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Somtshongweni Primary School

Public primary school · Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Somtshongweni Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga. The school's roll stands at roughly 558 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Somtshongweni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Somtshongweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

558
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Somtshongweni Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Somtshongweni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Somtshongweni Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Somtshongweni Primary School's 558, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somtshongweni Primary School, 1,908 compared with 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somtshongweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somtshongweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Somtshongweni Primary School's 558; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somtshongweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somtshongweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Somtshongweni Primary School's 558; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somtshongweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somtshongweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somtshongweni Primary School, 1,857 compared with 558, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

And within Empumalanga itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hlalisanani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somtshongweni Primary School, 1,222 compared with 558, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,004 learners against Somtshongweni Primary School's 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somtshongweni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somtshongweni Primary School, 903 compared with 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somtshongweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somtshongweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sifikile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somtshongweni Primary School, 867 compared with 558, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Somtshongweni Primary School, at 767 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somtshongweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 69.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somtshongweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No:456, Kwagga B, Kwaggafontein, 458
Postal
Po Box 83 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458
Telephone
076 647 9046
EMIS number
800022095

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somtshongweni Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Somtshongweni Primary School directly, on 076 647 9046, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somtshongweni Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Somtshongweni Primary School the best school in Empumalanga?
No matric pass rate is on record for Somtshongweni Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Empumalanga besides Somtshongweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Somtshongweni Primary School?
Somtshongweni Primary School reported 558 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Somtshongweni Primary School?
Yes, Somtshongweni Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Somtshongweni Primary School a public or private school?
Somtshongweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somtshongweni Primary School?
You can call 076 647 9046. It is located at Stand No:456, Kwagga B, Kwaggafontein, 458.
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